Groat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɹoʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Groat is a noun meaning A proverbial small sum; a whit or jot.
Meaning
A proverbial small sum; a whit or jot.
More Meanings
- (chiefly in the plural) Hulled grain, chiefly hulled oats.
- (archaic or historical) Any of various old coins of England and Scotland.
Example Sentences
The Widdow that hath but a pan of braſſe, And ſcarſe a houſe to hide her head, Sometimes no penny to buy her bread, Muſt pay her Landlord many a groat, Or twil be puld out of her throat:
Word Forms
- groats
Synonyms for groat
Depending on context, synonyms include fourpence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fourpence, grit, grout, grain, padar, subgrain.
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